The key matchup here is Luka Doncic against Cleveland's defense, specifically how Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen try to contain him in the paint. Dallas comes in ice-cold, losing eight of their last ten and just got blown out by the Grizzlies 112-108. The Cavaliers, meanwhile, are riding a three-game win streak, including a dominant 117-109 performance over the Wizards on Sunday where Donovan Mitchell dropped 40 points. Cleveland's home record of 27-10 speaks volumes. The Cavs roll easily. Cavaliers 118, Mavericks 99.
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